Announcement - Supervising Attorney, Housing Law

DC Law Students in Court (LSIC) invites applications for a full-time Supervising Attorney/Housing Law Attorney for our Civil Division, with a start date in June or July of 2018. The Attorney will co-teach and supervise certified students in a clinical legal education program focused on housing and consumer litigation.

About DC Law Students in Court:

Created in 1969, LSIC is the oldest and one of the most highly regarded clinical programs in the city. LSIC is a nonprofit public interest law firm and clinical education program that draws students from area law schools in Washington, DC. Since our founding, LSIC has trained law students to provide free, high-quality legal services to the District’s low-income community. We are on a mission to empower individuals to stand up against injustice and inspire the next generation of social justice advocates.

LSIC embraces diversity as a core value. We recognize that our success as an organization depends on creating and maintaining a diverse team of talented professionals, and we are committed to a workplace that reflects and supports diverse individual backgrounds and perspectives. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and non-discrimination includes race, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, personal appearance, genetic information, political affiliation, marital status, family responsibilities, disability and status as a veteran, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws or regulation. We strive to have a workplace that is comfortable and welcoming for everyone.

Position Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include: 1) supervising second and third year law students in their Landlord and Tenant, Small Claims and Civil cases in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia; 2) planning and teaching classes in lawyering and advocacy skills and substantive law and professionalism; 3) providing direct client representation; 4) conducting client intake at DC Superior Court one to two days per week; 5) coordinating intake with present LSIC staff and other court-based legal service providers; 6) providing community presentations and know-your-rights trainings; 7) completing administrative and other clinic work such as recruiting students and training and mentoring pro bono attorneys. Related duties include participating in weekly case acceptance conferences, attending staff meetings, participating in agency fundraising and development opportunities and events, overseeing the accurate and complete input of data in the office’s case management system, and providing input and comment regarding student grades.

Qualification Requirements:

The Supervising/Housing Law Attorney must be a member of the D.C. Bar, have prior litigation experience, excellent communication skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, ability to work in a fast-paced litigation environment and have a desire to teach and mentor. Preferred qualifications include teaching experience, supervising experience, Spanish language skills, housing or consumer litigation experience, and prior legal services experience. LSIC alumni are encouraged to apply.

Accountability: Reports to the Civil Director

Hours and Salary: This is a full-time position based on a 40 hour work week. Salary is commensurate with experience.

To Apply: Each candidate should submit a cover letter and resume by email to Trevor Osterhaus, Business & Operations Manager, info@dclawstudents.org. Please indicate “Supervising Attorney, [your full name] and [your favorite U.S. Supreme Court case]” in the subject of the email.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.